This year, the exhibition in Shanghai is an opportunity for many manufacturers to present their new products, and the Japanese manufacturer is also at a meeting with two new concept carswhich foreshadows standard electric cars from the Toyota bZ range.

Toyota bZ (for “beyond Zero”) is the brand’s range of 100% electric models that will be considered 10 new models in the world by 2026. Serial versions expected Sports crossover Toyota bZ AND Toyota bZ FlexSpace will be released in China in 2024, but a possible European launch date has yet to be confirmed.

Toyota bZ Sport Crossover Concept: 100% electric crossover

Thanks to the orange shade Toyota bZ sports crossover concept it 4-door electric coupe-style crossover a sporty style that has been developed together Toyota and BYD, which, in particular, supplies batteries. It will be produced and sold in China by FAW Toyota Motor’s joint venture.

Toyota hasn’t given details on the 100% electric mech hidden beneath this “active and iconic” body, but it’s a safe bet that it’s based on the same e-TNGA platform as the Toyota bZ4X.

A very sophisticated interior makes its mark technologies forward, with two large curved screens acting as the instrument panel and touchscreen for the infotainment system, while the rectangular steering wheel may well see the light of day as standard. Toyota announces features that can be upgraded throughout the vehicle’s life, such as driver and parking assistance systems.

Toyota bZ FlexSpace Concept: 100% electric family SUV

More classic with a beige shade Toyota bZ FlexSpace concept portends a 100% electric family SUV developed in partnership with Toyota and GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group), which also manufactures the bZ4X for China. The more futuristic interior of this model emphasizes a comfortable space that families can use in complete safety.

Although there is currently little information, Toyota is announcing for its bZ FlexSpace Concept a large interior space, excellent ease of use, advanced safety, reliable autonomy, as well as a variety of intelligent features.

The Toyota bZ sports crossover concept and the Toyota bZ FlexSpace concept are currently on display on the site shanghai fairwhich will be held in China from April 18 to 27, 2023. Their serial versions will be sold in the Middle Kingdom from next year, and later may appear in Europe.